AuthorTopic: My CM15A/AHP is working flawlessly (Read 211200 times)

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Those who have a CM15A doing the job they bought it for or “feel they want to claim such or just want to provide a testimonial PLEASE ALSO PROVIDE the particulars that you did to help make it reliable and fully functional to your needs. For example: I managed to overcome the lack of a hardware Master reset by: Courtesy of “One who is warching” 1. Disconnect from USB 2. Unplug from wall 3. Remove the batteries 4. Face due North NorthWest and thump your chest 5 times waiting for 5 seconds between thumps (sometimes overnight helps – or not). 5. Now reconnect to USB, 6. Plug back into wall, 7. Reinstall the batteries 8. Reinstall AHP or drivers as may be required … Wow is this technical or what?

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I managed to overcome the “varying RF range” problem by buying a bunch of TM751’s and when they created some “PLC race condition” I simply bought some TM503’s to replace them.

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I overcame the skipped macro execution by simply abandoning those macros.

Please lets keep I civil no personal attacks or criticism. Only concept and functional aspects are on the table for critique and analysis.

1. I overcame your 8 step reset by using Active Home Professional software and selecting TOOLS, Clear Interface Memory. That worked for me.

2. I have not had to purchase any external products (yet) to enhance RF range (in house works fine) but I do intend on modifying the unit this week by adding an external antenna decoupled from the CM15A by a coax cable. The intent here is to extend range around the exterior of the home.

3. I have not had to abandon any macros (yet) due to "skipping". I did have to modify (correct) a macro due to "user" stupidity.

The only problem I have now is the units lack of robustness (processing ability) when it comes to multiple RF receptions within seconds of each other and the status report not generating a correct report.

Now that I have said that, I bet something will happen with the unit to change my entire outlook...smile Regards, SteveRF

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Observer

My system is now operating satisfactorily; I have replaced the X10 AHP/CM15A with 1132CUP and V572AB and discarded the TM751’s. Thanks X10 Company. Your product performance, service, and attitude helped me decide. Life is good again!

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You really should be more careful with the personal pronouns the 8 step is not mine it is X10’s, yours, and quite a few other forum participants. I have seen many such references on this forum. Furthermore the Tools>Clear does not do a full hardware “Master Reset” so although it was a creative answer it lacks accuracy.

External is a slight of word since other X10 products that assist, I assume under your definition, are not “external” --- racing towards flawed analysis . . .

Can’t argue there. . . However one mistake only? Bit stingy on the coming clean. Remember I’ve been reading some of the forum threads. Macro rewrite/modification is not abandonment as you see it . . . We are now approaching intellectual turpitude…

Ah here is the plausible deniability some evil mystical thing is holding back this perfect device from achieving its ultimate destiny.

Follows the ultimate cope out. If things prove out to be otherwise, well then its not flawed analysis or poor judgment it’s this external thing called chance, fate, etc.

OH, I forgot to add: My second CM15A has been working well, performing audible announcements throughout the day by using the X10Dispatch program. It catches PL Commands and translates them into voice announments of selected events throughout the day and evening. I can tell if the "working" CM15A maintains the correct time by hearing a couple of announcements that are based on AHP timers. Since 7 Mar almost all events have been executed on schedule and to the minute. X10Dispatch is a neat little program and it's use helps me keep an eye on the "working" CM15A. It added a bit more fun to the CM15A world. Regards, SteveRF

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Has anyone else noticed the pattern? Every time someone provides objective analysis pointing out some deficiencies in AHP/CM15A. Up jumps SteveRF with a testimonial and an insult trying to defuse the issue?

Helpful.... Your personal attacks are not appreciated. Your objective analysis is quoted below... Something about facing north and thumping a chest is not, in my opinion, very objective. My remarks are the way I see it and the way my CM15A is working. Apparently you have been so unhappy that you replaced your CM15A and are now a happy camper with a competitors product. I am happy for you... enjoy !

Observer

CM15A release batch 05C10 can't be the good one Steve RF says that his flawless CM15A is a non incrementing "serial number 04J44" (must be a batch or release number). Isn't that an earlier version? Could someone explain please? Can we request a certain release number when we order?

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Scotty

Steve..... I bought a CM15A in January. To this day I can't get it to work correctly after disconnecting it from the computer. After an hour or so, it looses the times when the units should work...... leading to nothing working at all!!!! I've tried everything I've found on this site.... still it doesn't work!!! I finally had to go back to my CP290 to get everything to work correctly (AND ON TIME to the minute). Basically X10 screwed me and others too,for $50.00..... Steve, you might have one thats works great, but if you look around!!!!! you will notice many others that have CM15's that don't.... So, there must be something to this....

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Scotty

Oh, by the way..... I have been a electronic tech for 30 years and I do have experience on computers....... The CM15A from X10 is a failure!! I truly believe X10 knew about the problems with the CM15A before they ever started selling them.

Observer, Both the original and the diag unit have the number 04J44... The diag unit has a sticker 4Mar. I have never called my CM15A flawless as you suggested. It does, in fact, work exactly as I have reported. That can change, but as of this writing, it IS a fact ! regards, SteveRF

Scotty, I really do agree with you. My first unit was a dismal failure... I still have it but it functions as a X10Dispatch unit only. It does a good job at that.. It cannot run the modules, timers..etc.. I didn't lose time like so many reported but mine would just stop, start, was unreliable etc .. Then the diag unit came and with the exception of a couple of minor glitches and updates, it has worked fairly well 24/7 since 7 Mar. I complained every day until they swapped it out. It may quit tomorrow so I am not 100% convinced and I know of many shortcomings. So, bottom line: I do agree ..It is flawed ! regards, StevRF

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SteveRf: Don't flatter yourself, there are no personal or of any other kind of “attacks”. All that I and others are pointing out are the incongruities in logic and feasibility in what you publish on this forum. Please, step back, be objective, and analyse.

Observer, Both units have the sticker "04J44". The diag unit has an additional sticker "4Mar". Both have the same FCC ID numbers. The only one that works "OK" with a program loaded is the diag unit. regards, SteveRF